HautsdeSeine

Hauts-de-Seine is a department in the Île-de-France region of France, located immediately to the west of Paris. It is designated by the department number 92 and was created in 1968 from the western part of the former Seine department. The name refers to the higher banks along the Seine River. The prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine is Nanterre, and the department comprises 36 communes.

Geography and administration: Hauts-de-Seine covers about 176 square kilometers. It borders Paris to the east, Seine-Saint-Denis to the northeast, Val-de-Marne to the southeast, and Yvelines to the west. The western part hosts the La Défense business district, a major European commercial hub.

Demographics and economy: The department is highly urbanized and densely populated, with roughly 1.3 million inhabitants. It has a diversified economy that combines corporate offices, services, and residential areas. La Défense accounts for a significant share of employment and office space in the Paris metropolitan area, contributing to a high regional GDP per capita.

Transport and infrastructure: Hauts-de-Seine is well connected to central Paris and other suburbs through a dense network of public transport, including RER and Metro lines, as well as major highways such as the A86 belt road, facilitating access to the wider Île-de-France region.

Education and culture: The department hosts Paris Nanterre University in Nanterre and features cultural institutions, parks, and historic sites. Notable places include the Grand Arche in La Défense and the Mont-Valérien memorial in Suresnes.

History: The department was established in 1968 during the subdivision of the former Seine and has since functioned as a key western gateway to Paris.